A role in the record breaking “Harry Potter” films would have been a dream come true for any child actor in the past decade. Oscar-nominated Saoirse Ronan admits that despite her success, she is no different.

In spite of landing the leading role in the film “The Lovely Bones” and starring in “Atonement,” which won the actress her first Academy award nomination, she still feels disappointed for not landing the role of the quirky Luna Lovegood, in the series’ film adaptations which ironically went to fellow irish actress Evanna Lynch

The teenager, now 17, auditioned for the part five years ago.

“I was too young - but at the time I thought, ‘I’d love to be in Harry Potter’. When I was younger, I used to think they had the best job in the world,” Saoirse said to gossip blog ONTD.

The role went to Evanna Lynch, who producers felt was the perfect fit for the role at the open auditions in London.

"I've basically grown up with Harry Potter, as so many kids my age have. It's kind of a part of my life. I'll go see it no matter what."